Zero is the new magic number for the NBA. Since July 13, none of the 346 coronavirus tests taken by players at the league’s Orlando bubble have come back positive. Previously, the NBA announced that of its initial tests, two out of 322 bubble players tested positive. According to ESPN’s …
Read More »Sante Fe Adjusting to NJCAA Moves
There is still a chance to catch a basketball game at Santa Fe College this year. However, the NJCAA announced these sports will be moved to the spring. So, everyone will have to wait until then. While on the Sportscene, Santa Fe’s Athletic Director Jim Keites commended the NJCAA for …
Read More »Westbrook tests positive for COVID-19
When Russell Westbrook and James Harden did not travel with the Houston Rockets to Walt Disney World, questions lingered. On Monday, the team received some clarity. Westbrook finally attributed his absence from the NBA Bubble to a positive coronavirus test. He tested positive prior to the team’s trip to Orlando. …
Read More »Joel Embiid Returning to Play
Despite his concerns, Philadelphia 76ers Center Joel Embiid will return to play in Orlando. This decision came as he made a very mixed stance on the idea of returning. Embiid feels he can’t trust other players to be responsible and follow all the protocols. He claims to follow all the …
Read More »Tre Mann Withdraws from NBA Draft and Returns to Florida for Sophomore Season
Tre Mann announced on Tuesday that he will withdraw from the NBA draft and play with Florida for his sophomore season. He posted the announcement in his social media as he stated that he wanted to “continue growing as a player and as a person”. Let’s work! 🧡💙 pic.twitter.com/inF81NdAbN — …
Read More »WNBA concerns over redesigned Florida season
Today is the last day that WNBA players can opt of the the readjusted season in Florida. Their concerns stem from the limited amount of time to go through all the information before deciding. Many players might feel rushed to begin playing by July 6. WNBA concerns The WNBA do …
Read More »Bradley Beal Adds to His Florida Legacy
Bradley Beal has added more to his Florida legacy after a significant donation to the University of Florida Boosters Club. His donation will put his name in the Gator basketball’s practice facility. The “Bradley Beal Fuel Bar” will be located in the basketball practice facility weight room. It will make …
Read More »New Concerns Arise for NBA
There will be NBA basketball. But will all the players be there as well? That’s been the question these last few days surrounding the NBA. The league expects to resume its season in Orlando at Disney’s World Wide of Sports Complex at the end of July. But ongoing COVID-19 concerns …
Read More »Update on the NBA season
The NBA season will begin in Orlando on July 31. Fans everywhere are very exciting for the league’s return. However, some players are having mixed feelings. Sources: Kyrie Irving led a call of 80-plus NBA players, including Chris Paul/Kevin Durant/Carmelo Anthony/Donovan Mitchell, and Irving and several players spoke up about …
Read More »Cornelius Ingram Talks Hawthorne, Current Climate, Mullen
Hawthorne Hornets football head coach and former NFL and Gator tight end Cornelius Ingram joined WRUF’s Sportscene yesterday. While on the show, Ingram chatted with host Steve Russell about his work at Hawthorne High School. Before we get into that, since it was his birthday Wednesday, a quick happy birthday …
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